Gaffney Electrical Solutions

What Gaffney Electrical Solutions does

Gaffney Electrical Solutions Ltd. is a privately held Ontario-based electro-mechanical manufacturing and contracting company founded in 1997 by Master Electrician Jim Gaffney in Mitchell, Ontario. Operating under the umbrella of The Gaffney Group Ltd., the company delivers electrical design, installation, maintenance, and 24-hour emergency services across three primary verticals: agriculture (livestock facilities, poultry barns, grain systems), commercial (lighting, controls, EV charging), and industrial (PLC/HMI automation, motor controls, mills and elevators). The company is also a licensed Electrical Contractor (E.C.R.A. #7000650) and Registered Fuels contractor (TSSA #0076630912), and employs TSSA Certified Crop Dryer Technicians supporting its proprietary manufacturing line.

The company's core manufactured product is the Millennium Dryer — a multi-burner cross-flow grain dryer built in Mitchell, Ontario using the original Dorssers design, which was acquired through the 2020 purchase of Dorssers' dryer division. The dryer integrates with Dryer Master moisture sensors and Triple Green's BioDryAir-2.0 biomass heating system, and is positioned for energy efficiency (1,300 BTU/lb water removal) and rapid serviceability (20-minute screen replacement). Gaffney is also an authorized dealer and service provider for Generac, Sommers, and T&T Total Power Group generators, and distributes complementary technologies such as Vencomatic/Agro Supply Clima Air Exchangers for poultry barns.

The business generates revenue through five streams: project-based electrical contracting and installation services; hardware sales of the Millennium Dryer and generator/motor lines; recurring preventative maintenance contracts; equipment services including lighting retrofits and EV charging installations; and emergency repair work. The company has grown from a single Mitchell office to three locations (Mitchell, Stratford, Centralia) via five acquisitions since 2015, with 30+ employees collectively representing 170+ years of trade experience. Distribution is direct field sales across Ontario (Barrie to Windsor to Ottawa), driven by reputation, customer testimonials, and a partner/supplier referral network.

Name

Gaffney Electrical Solutions

Legal name

Gaffney Electrical Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://gaffneyelectrical.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gaffney Electrical Solutions Ltd. is an Ontario-based electro-mechanical contracting company delivering electrical design, installation, maintenance, and 24-hour emergency services to agricultural, commercial, and industrial clients, while manufacturing the Millennium Dryer grain dryer under The Gaffney Group Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting & Electro-Mechanical Services

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Microgrids & Energy Management Controllers (Campus/Community/Industrial) (EUADAPAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engine Generator & Microgrid Power Plant EPC (Diesel/Gas Recip) (EUAEAAAJ), Microgrid & Distributed Grid Equipment (Controllers, Switchgear Packages, DER Interconnection) (IMAGAAAJ)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Industrial automation services
• Grain dryer manufacturing
• Generator sales service
• Commercial electrical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mitchell

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting & Installation Services: Full-service electrical design, installation, maintenance, and repair for agricultural, commercial, and industrial clients across Ontario. Includes 24-hour emergency service. Revenue generated through project-based billing for labor and materials.
2. Millennium Dryer Manufacturing & Sales: Manufactures and sells the Millennium Dryer (original Dorssers design) for grain drying applications. Also provides dryer expansions, full section installations, and integrates with automated grain handling systems. Revenue from product sales and installation.
3. Generator & Motor Sales, Parts & Repairs: Authorized dealer and service provider for Generac, Sommers, and T&T Total Power Group generators. Sells residential, farm, and prime power generators. Also stocks and repairs motors (single phase 1/2 to 10-hp, three phase 1 to 20-hp, feed auger motors, fan motors). Revenue from product sales and repair services.
4. Preventative Maintenance Programs: Annual maintenance programs for grain dryers and electrical systems following manufacturer-recommended electro-mechanical service recommendations. Customized per facility with written reports. Generates recurring revenue from subscription-like maintenance contracts.
5. Equipment Services, Lighting Retrofits & EV Charging: Licensed equipment services including bucket truck, line truck, and auger truck operations; overhead line installation; lighting retrofits; EV charging station installations; ornamental fountain maintenance and repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gaffney Electrical Solutions Ltd. (The Gaffney Group Ltd.) is an Ontario-based electro-mechanical manufacturing and contracting company providing electrical design, installation, maintenance, repair, and 24-hour emergency services to agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers. The company also manufactures the Millennium Dryer (a cross-flow grain dryer using the original Dorssers design) in Mitchell, Ontario, and operates as an authorized dealer for Generac, Sommers, and T&T Total Power Group generators.

Product overview

Gaffney Electrical Solutions Ltd. (The Gaffney Group Ltd.) is an Ontario-based electro-mechanical manufacturing and contracting company offering a portfolio of electrical services and a manufactured product. The primary manufactured product is the Millennium Dryer (a cross-flow grain dryer built using the original Dorssers design in Mitchell, Ontario), which is complemented by a suite of service offerings including process automation (PLC/HMI systems, custom control panels, industrial controls), generators and motors (as an authorized Generac, Sommers, and T&T Total Power Group dealer), agricultural electrical services, commercial electrical services, industrial electrical services, mills and elevators services, and additional services such as EV charging station installation and lighting retrofits. The company was founded in 1997 and has grown through five acquisitions (Brian Buffinga Electrical Controls in 2015, IMAC Electrical Inc. in 2018, Dorssers Dryer Division forming Millennium Dryers Inc. in 2020, and Hodge Electrical in 2024), now employing 30+ individuals across Mitchell, Stratford, and Centralia, Ontario offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Millennium Dryers Inc. Grain dryer manufacturing and service brand; builds the Millennium Dryer using the original Dorssers design, manufactured in Mitchell, Ontario, Canada.

Products and services

• Millennium Dryer A multi-burner cross-flow grain dryer manufactured by Gaffney Group Ltd. using the original Dorssers design, built in Mitchell, Ontario. Marketed as the quietest dryer on the market, it features heavy-duty galvanized construction, 18-gauge stainless steel exterior column screens, centrifugal airfoil fans, tempering zones, heating and cooling air recycling, and operates at 1300 BTU/pound of water removal for increased electrical and fuel savings. Sold to agricultural operations and grain processing facilities across Ontario.
• Process Automation Services Design, installation, and programming of automated control systems for industrial and agricultural customers in Ontario, specializing in PLC/HMI services, industrial control panels, motor controls, drives, sensors, and system integration for mills, elevators, and agricultural facilities. Turns manual operations into PLC-driven automated systems.
• Generators & Motors Sales and Service Authorized Generac, Sommers, and T&T Total Power Group sales dealer and service provider offering residential, farm, and prime power generator solutions including installation, warranty, repairs, and preventative maintenance programs. Also stocks and repairs a wide range of motors including single-phase (1/2 to 10-hp), three-phase (1 to 20-hp), feed auger, and fan motors.
• Agricultural Electrical Services Energy-efficient electrical solutions for agricultural projects including livestock facility electrical design build, service upgrades, standby generators, feed and ventilation controls, grain system electrical, crop dryer service, Clima Air Exchanger installations, electric motor repairs, and VFD installation and programming for farms, poultry barns, and grain operations in Ontario.
• Commercial Electrical Services Full-service commercial electrical contracting including new installations, system repairs, load testing, maintenance, additions and renovations, service upgrades, EV charging station installation, and 24-hour emergency service for commercial facilities across Ontario.
• Industrial Electrical Services Industrial electrical installation, repair, and maintenance services performed by Licensed Industrial Electricians for industrial facilities, plants, and manufacturing operations. Covers PLC/HMI installation and programming, custom control panels, preventive maintenance programs, motor controls and drives, power factor correction, machine safeguarding, and 24-hour emergency service.
• Mills & Elevators Services Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting services for mills and elevators in harsh, hazardous environments across Ontario. Covers preventive maintenance programs, temperature sensing cable, level/flow/temperature controls, hydraulic and pneumatic controls, underground pipe and cable locating, and sourcing of new, used, and obsolete parts.
• Additional Services (EV Charging, Lighting Retrofits, Ornamental Fountains) Additional services including electrical design from concept to commissioning, equipment installation with bucket truck and line truck capabilities, EV charging station installation, lighting retrofits (supply, install, cleanup, and recycling), and licensed millwrighting for machinery installation, repair, and hydraulic/pneumatic installations. Also includes ornamental fountain maintenance and repairs.
• Grain Dryer Services Comprehensive grain dryer services including TSSA-certified technician support, full dryer section builds and installations for expansions, service for LMM LAW Dryers, Dorssers Dryers, and most other brands, PLC/HMI programming, AutoCAD wiring diagrams, motor controls and drives service, off-site monitoring and alarm enhancements, annual maintenance programs, and 24-hour breakdown/emergency repair. Inventory includes OEM panels, sheets, fans, and electrical, gas train, and mechanical parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dryers operate at 1300 BTU/pound of water removal — lowest energy consumption in the industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hodge ElectricalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, The Gaffney Group Ltd. acquired Hodge Electrical in Centralia, expanding the company's presence in the Centralia region. Office located at 299 Victoria Drive, Centralia, Ontario.
• DorsserscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020In 2020, The Gaffney Group Ltd. acquired the dryer division of Dorssers, forming Millennium Dryers Inc. The company now manufactures the Millennium Dryer using the original Dorssers design. The acquisition provides exclusive manufacturing rights to the Dorssers grain dryer technology.
• IMAC Electrical Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joined forces with IMAC Electrical Inc. in Stratford in 2018, expanding operations into the Stratford market. This acquisition strengthened The Gaffney Group's presence in the Stratford area.
• Brian Buffinga Electrical & ControlscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Joined forces with Brian Buffinga Electrical & Controls in Brucefield in 2015, expanding The Gaffney Group's electrical and controls capabilities. This acquisition added expertise in electrical controls for the Brucefield/area region.
• GeneraccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Generac sales dealer and service provider. Ability to address back-up power needs from initial generator purchase, warranty, repairs and providing preventative maintenance programs to ensure the generator is operational when needed. Full range of standby generator services tailored to lifestyle and local conditions.
• SommerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Sommers sales dealer and service provider. Provides prime power solutions for grain dryers or large projects when reliable power is needed in challenging applications, including areas with no utility service.
• T&T Total Power GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized T&T Total Power Group sales dealer and service provider. Offers prime power solutions for extended power needs in off-grid and challenging applications including grain dryers and large projects.
• Dryer MastercoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Gaffney Group/Millennium Dryers Inc. partnered with Dryer Master (based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario) to offer moisture control systems. Since 1984, Dryer Master has delivered smart tools to simplify and improve process management in the grain drying sector. Provides real-time in-line moisture sensors using fin-style capacitance-based technology.
• Vencomatic Group / Agro SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers Clima Air Exchangers from Vencomatic Group/Agro Supply for poultry barn climate control. Heat exchanger technology creates a healthy climate through balanced combination of air temperature and air quality, achieving 80% thermal efficiency with up to 70% reduced heating costs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ainsworth: Canada-based multi-trade contractor providing electrical, mechanical, and technical services across North America. Comparable as a broader-scale Canadian electrical services peer; overlaps with Gaffney's industrial electrical, automation, and maintenance offerings.
• Plan Group: Toronto-based electrical and technology systems contractor serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional clients across Canada. Closest large-scale Ontario-headquartered peer; both companies do electrical contracting plus adjacent technology/automation offerings.
• Black & McDonald: One of Canada's largest integrated multi-trade contractors (electrical, mechanical, utilities) operating nationally with multi-billion scale. Highly comparable as a Canada-headquartered electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, and institutional customers — only at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Sukup Manufacturing: U.S.-based family-owned manufacturer of grain dryers, storage bins, and material handling equipment. Highly comparable to the Millennium Dryer's product positioning and target farmer customer base, with greater scale and brand recognition in North American grain markets.
• Bühler Group: Swiss-based global supplier of grain processing equipment, milling, and drying technology. Comparable as a manufacturer of grain drying and handling equipment targeted at mills/elevators — the same end customer served by Millennium Dryers Inc.
• GSI Grain Systems: Global grain storage, conditioning, and drying equipment manufacturer (a brand of AGCO). Directly relevant as a competing grain dryer OEM with deeper R&D budgets and a broader dealer network — a likely long-term competitive threat to the Millennium Dryer line.

Direct peers

• Brock Grain Systems: Manufacturer of grain dryers, storage, and handling systems (CTB, Inc. brand). Competes in the same grain dryer product category as the Millennium Dryer and serves overlapping agricultural customers across North America.

Regional players

• Tri-City Electric Co. Ontario-based commercial and industrial electrical contractor. Comparable as a similarly positioned Ontario regional electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, and institutional customers — overlapping geographic market and service offering.
• Naylor Industries: Ontario-based mechanical and electrical services firm. Comparable as a similarly scaled Ontario trade services peer offering multi-trade capabilities to industrial and agricultural customers in overlapping geography.

Others

• Generac Holdings: Largest U.S. manufacturer of backup and prime power generators. Comparable as the underlying OEM whose products Gaffney sells and services as an authorized dealer — a key supply-chain partner that also defines competitive alternatives for backup power customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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